Are opioid prescription rates changing for US adolescents?

A new analysis reveals that rates of opioid prescribing to US adolescents have decreased in recent years, primarily limited to non-surgery indications. Opioid prescription rates for surgery have remained stable. The analysis, which is published in Pediatric Anesthesia, assessed data from the 2015–2020 Medical Expenditure Panel Surveys, which are nationally representative, large-scale surveys conducted annually by the Agency for Healthcare Research […]

Friend killed Mohammed Shah Subhani & Dumped Body

A man was branded a “cowardly animal” as he was jailed for life for killing his former friend Mohammed Shah Subhani and dumping his partially burnt body in a shallow grave. Amraj Poonia had ambushed Mr Subhani at R&J Plumbing in Hounslow, West London, on May 7, 2019. After entering the premises, Mr Subhani was killed. His body was then […]

Globally, consumption of sugary drinks increased at least 16% since 1990

The decision to reach for a sugary beverage is heavily influenced by where you live, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy researchers report in a new study published October 3 in the journal Nature Communications. While an analysis of the Global Dietary Database for the years 1990, 2005, and 2018 found overall consumption of sweetened drinks increased—by nearly 16% worldwide over the 28-year period […]

Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) shows 3-year efficacy for blood sugar control and weight loss

Data from a “real world” study indicates that treatment with the semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) for type 2 diabetes significantly improves both blood sugar control and weight loss for up to 3 years in adults. The findings were released on Oct 2, 2023 from the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). “Our long-term analysis of semaglutide […]

Salman, SRK & Hrithik to Join Forces in War 2?

It is reported that Ayan Mukerji will begin filming for War 2 in October 2023, bringing Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan together on-screen for the first time. The film is part of the YRF Spy Universe, which features some of the biggest names in Bollywood. This includes the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Deepika […]

Atopic dermatitis: Viruses discovered as new therapy option

Up to 15 percent of children and five percent of adults are affected by the chronic inflammatory skin disease atopic dermatitis. Despite advanced therapy measures, the severe itching and eczema, especially on the elbows or knees, cause great distress to the patients. In the course of a study conducted at MedUni Wien a research team led by Wolfgang Weninger, Head […]